Benjamin Walsh is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Glendale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mountain America Credit Union, Key Investment Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Merrill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, brokerage services, and access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Branden Heins is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Ameritas Advisory Services and AssetMark Financial Holdings. His background includes roles in both advisory and institutional settings. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and public entities. The firm offers specialized employer advisory programs for small businesses and maintains a notable focus on municipal and public finance through its affiliation with Raymond James’ Public Financing department.

Ulises Barrera is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a French bulldog breeding business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Andrew Gauer is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2021. His prior work includes roles at OC4 Venture Studio, Investable Games Technology, Happy Money, and Rising Tide. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds, trust services, and securities-based lending options.

Thomas Brandt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Vanguard and USAA, as well as 20 years of service in the United States Air Force. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its approach.

Lee Bradley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Surprise, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1994. Outside of advisory services, he is a member and president of MINGO Hunt Club LLC, a business related to IRA-held property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Christopher Smurthwaite is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Glendale, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined the firm in 2026. Prior to Edward Jones, he worked at eHealth, Science 37, BEK Health, Intuitive Health, Trinnovate Ventures, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Errin Kelso is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2021. With a career at Fidelity Investments spanning two decades, Errin has held various roles including Financial Consultant, Regional Planning Consultant, and Investment Solutions Consultant, demonstrating a broad range of experience within the firm. Errin's expertise lies in partnering with clients to understand their financial goals and family wealth objectives, and then collaboratively developing customized strategies tailored to their preferences. This client-focused approach has been central to Errin's professional practice throughout their career. Errin holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Errin's personal interests include attending concerts, football, gardening, music, puzzles, and reading.

Jason Herron is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Nationwide Investment Services Corp and Navy Federal Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct faculty member teaching undergraduate and graduate financial planning courses at Southern New Hampshire University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Douglas Newstrom is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Wedbush Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a business ownership unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations.

Mitchell Layton is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Goodyear, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and has been involved with Layton Holdings since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Layton Holdings, a non-investment business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored financial plans developed through detailed risk profiling and asset allocation analysis.

Dillon Cage is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at FedEx Office and operated his own business before joining Fidelity. Outside of advisory work, he has served as an NFL doping control officer, a role he continues to support on weekends. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IR-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and serves in advisory roles uncommon among large institutional peers.

Mario Savoie is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial, LPL Financial, BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Fidelity Investments, and Td Ameritrade. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Katherine Udy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ashley Rios is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked in the mortgage industry for several years with firms including Fairway Independent Mortgage, Prime Lending, and Caliber Home Loans. She holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Mark Orzabal Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Amazon for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a real estate investment holding company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, and is known for its extensive network of advisors and comprehensive investment solutions.

Fernando Loza Morales is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no industry experience prior to joining the firm. His prior work includes nine years at Bank of America and eight years at California Pizza Kitchen. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Kari Elle Thalman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large national network of advisors and offices.

Joanna Walker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked with firms including GrowStrong Wealth Strategies, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. Additionally, she holds a part-time teaching role at Brightmont Academy in Phoenix, AZ. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party resources.

Daron Mcmillan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in providing life insurance solutions focused on wealth preservation and estate planning. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management tools and access to third-party money managers.